Vesuvianite (Idocrase)

The rare gemstone from Kenya

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Vesuvianite is a rare gemstone from Kenya with a lime to olive-green color.

It is also known as Idocrase and was first discovered on Mt. Vesuvius in Italy, hence the name.

We have many more shapes, sizes and cuts available in Vesuvianite – please contact us if you don’t find what you are looking for in our online inventory.

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Colors

lime green

olive green

light green

sap green

Family/Species

Idocrase (Independent mineral species)

Properties

RI=1.713 – 1.718 DR

SG=3.40 (+/- 0.10)

Dispersion= 0.019

Hardness=6.5

suitable for use in jewelry

Treatments

 Usually none

See policy on Treatment Disclosure

Important information

Rare to find facet grade material

Deposit closed with no foreseeable future production

Birthstone

 

Anniversary

 

Cuts

Calibrated sizes up to 6mm

All standard checkerboard cuts

Mining locations

Southeastern Kenya